What are the schools like in Madison, CA?

Madison is served primarily by Esparto Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in Madison?

The median household income in Madison, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Madison, CA?

Madison has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches.

Madison, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Madison, CA affordable or expensive?

Madison's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Madison is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $237,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Madison, CA?

Madison has a violent crime rate of 246.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1592.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Madison, CA a Good Place to Live?

Madison is a small town of 455 in California, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Madison stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Madison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Madison city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Madison's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Madison costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Madison, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$237,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Madison's violent crime rate is 246.7 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.7 /100k

Property Crime

1592.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Madison is served primarily by Esparto Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Madison, CA	National Avg
School District	Esparto Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Madison sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 94.9°F in July, with 20.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Madison, CA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	94.9°F
Annual Precipitation	20.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Madison, CA	National Avg
Population	455	—
Median Age	57.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	51.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	0.2%	22.2%
65 and over	42.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Esparto, CA 3 mi Monument Hills, CA 5 mi Yolo, CA 10 mi Winters, CA 10 mi Brooks, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Madison

Madison, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95653

Madison vs Other Cities

Madison, CA vs Esparto, CA Madison, CA vs Monument Hills, CA Madison, CA vs Yolo, CA Madison, CA vs Winters, CA Madison, CA vs Brooks, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison, CA affordable or expensive?

Madison's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Madison roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $237,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Madison, CA?

Madison's violent crime rate is 246.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1592.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Madison?

Public schools in Madison are operated by Esparto Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Madison, CA a good place to live?

Madison, CA has a population of 455, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Madison?

Madison averages 56.2°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Madison?

Madison, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95653.

What is the population of Madison?

The population of Madison, California is 455 with a median age of 57.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Madison?

Key numbers for living in Madison: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $237,500, median household income N/A, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.